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Granted Patent B2
US 11,045,326 · App. 16/505,045 · Granted Jun 29, 2021

Intervertebral spacer and plate

Inventors: Jody L. Seifert (Birdsboro, PA); Matthew Hansell (Schwenksville, PA); Adam Friedrich (Cinnaminson, NJ)
Assignee: Global Medical Inc
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Patent No.
US 11,045,326
App. No.
16/505,045
Granted
Jun 29, 2021
Kind
B2
Abstract

Embodiments herein are generally directed to spinal implants, systems, apparatuses, and components thereof that can be used in spinal fusion and/or stabilization procedures, as well as methods of installation. The spinal implants may include an intervertebral spacer and a plate member.

Claims (31)

1. A surgical system comprising:

an implant comprising:

a first endplate;

a second endplate;

a first ramped body extending between the first endplate and the second endplate, wherein the first ramped body comprises at least one upwardly facing ramp engaging the first endplate and at least one downwardly facing ramp engaging the second endplate; and

an actuator in engagement with the first ramped body, wherein rotation of the actuator causes translation of the first ramped body, thereby causing expansion of the implant; and

an inserter configured to engage the implant,

wherein the inserter comprises a distal engagement portion at an angle relative to the outer shaft,

wherein a first engagement tip extends from the distal engagement portion,

wherein the first engagement tip comprises a threaded shaft.

2. The surgical system of claim 1 , wherein the first engagement tip is in engagement with a drive shaft.

3. The surgical system of claim 2 , wherein the drive shaft is capable of rotation via a rotatable actuator.

4. The surgical system of claim 3 , wherein the rotatable actuator comprises a thumb wheel.

5. The surgical system of claim 1 , wherein a second engagement tip extends from the distal engagement portion.

6. The surgical system of claim 5 , wherein the second engagement tip further comprises a spherical guide.

7. The surgical system of claim 5 , wherein the second engagement tip further comprises a spring positioned between the spherical guide and a trilobular tip.

8. The surgical system of claim 1 , wherein the first engagement tip is actuated by a drive shaft that is integrated into a body of the inserter.

9. The surgical system of claim 1 , wherein rotation of the second engagement tip causes expansion of the implant.

10. A surgical system comprising:

an implant comprising:

a first endplate;

a second endplate;

a first ramped body extending between the first endplate and the second endplate; and

an actuator in engagement with the first ramped body, wherein rotation of the actuator causes translation of the first ramped body, thereby causing expansion of the implant; and

an inserter configured to engage the implant, wherein the inserter comprises an outer shaft and a distal engagement portion, wherein the distal engagement portion comprises a first engagement tip receivable in an opening in the implant and a second engagement tip,

wherein the first engagement tip comprises a threaded shaft.

11. The surgical system of claim 10 , wherein the inserter further comprises a first lumen in fluid communication with the first engagement tip and a second lumen in fluid communication with the second engagement tip.

12. The surgical system of claim 10 , wherein the inserter further comprises a drive shaft for engaging the first engagement tip.

13. The surgical system of claim 12 , wherein the drive shaft comprises a distal portion having one or more beveled ends.

14. The surgical system of claim 13 , wherein the first engagement tip comprises a proximal portion having one or more beveled ends, wherein the engagement between the drive shaft and the first engagement tip comprises one or more gears.

15. The surgical system of claim 10 , wherein the implant further comprises a second ramped body.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jul 8, 2019
From: SEIFERT, JODY L.; HANSELL, MATTHEW; FRIEDRICH, ADAM
To: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.
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Continuity (5)
Continuation 15729825 · Oct 11, 2017
Continuation In Part 15144054 · May 2, 2016
Continuation In Part 15097466 · Apr 13, 2016
Continuation In Part 14802229 · Jul 17, 2015
Related Publication 20190328540A1 · Oct 31, 2019
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